Adhesive fabric fastener

ABSTRACT

An adhesive fabric fastener for temporary securing two pieces of fabric or an object to a piece of fabric. In one embodiment, the fastener can be a snap assembly which can include a ball and socket members each associated with adhesive for temporarily securing the ball and socket members to the fabric/objects. In one non-limiting use the fastener can be used to close or reduce the gap created between buttons on a buttoned shirt and such that the fastener is not seen in use. No modification or alteration to the piece of fabric or garment is required for securing the fastener. In another embodiment the fastener can be a cord secured at one end to adhesive tape and at its other end to another piece of adhesive tape.

This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.17/574,280, filed Jan. 12, 2022, which is a continuation of U.S.application Ser. No. 15/179,772, filed Jun. 10, 2016, which applicationclaims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/173,780, filed Jun. 10, 2015. All of the aboveapplications are incorporated by reference in their entireties for allpurposes.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The disclosure relates generally to fabric fasteners and particularly tonovel fabric fasteners that can be hidden from view in use and does notrequire alteration of the fabric for attaching the fastener.

BACKGROUND

There is a need for a fabric fastener that provides a temporary,inexpensive, quick, convenient, removable, flexible and discreet methodto fasten two pieces of fabric together or fabric to objects without theneed to permanently alter the fabric.

Existing methods to fasten fabric to other fabric or to objects fail toaccomplish the above as they: (1) require alteration of the fabric, suchas sewing, cutting, which can be laborious, inconvenient and permanent;(2) penetrate the fabric, which may damage the fabric; (3) work only oncertain fabrics, such as shirts with hidden panels; (4) require the useof magnets, which may be expensive, present choke hazards for children,and present medical risks to individuals suffering from certain healthconditions (see Science “Magnets May Pose Serious Risks For PatientsWithPacemakers And ICDs,” ScienceDaily, 30 Nov. 2006, andwww.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/11/061130081343.htm and“Gastrointestinal Injuries from Magnet Ingestion in Children”http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5548a3.htm); (5) are rigidand require the fabric to lie flat against the other fabric or object,thereby preventing virtually any space to exist between the two piecesof fabric or fabric and the object.

Additionally, shirts, skirts or dresses that are closed with a row ofbuttons, snaps, or other fasteners allow the shirt to gap in the areasbetween the existing fasteners. Garments, including shirts that havebeen fastened by a row of stationary buttons, snaps and other fabricfasteners, are unable to properly fit all shapes and sizes.

The present disclosure describes a novel fastener overcoming thesecurrent shortcomings.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides for a novel fabric fastener. Thedescribed fastener preferably uses a paper-backed adhesive tape (eitherself adhesive or heat fusible) with a method to fasten fabric (e.g., asnap, button, string, cord, wire, or other method or mechanism that maybe used to fasten fabric). This unique combination for the fastenerprovides a flexible hold to temporarily and quickly secure fabric tofabric or fabric to objects in a manner that does not require alterationof the fabric and regardless of the type or construction of the fabric.

In one embodiment, the adhesive fabric fastener includes a paper-backedself adhesive or heat fusible tape firmly attached to each part of atwo-part snap button or snap assembly. The stud (male member) andcorresponding socket (female receiving member) of the snap button orsnap assembly are each firmly attached to a piece of self adhesive orheat fusible tape by either an adhesive or a pronged cap. The userfirmly attaches one piece of tape (which is firmly attached to eitherthe stud or socket of the snap) to the fabric. The other piece of tape,(which is firmly attached to the corresponding stud or socket of thesnap) is firmly attached to the other piece of fabric or object. Theuser connects the two parts of the snap to securely fasten the fabric tothe other fabric or object.

In a modification or alternative embodiment, the fabric fastener caninclude a string, cord, metal wire or chain, plastic string chain, ropeor other similar material (collectively referred to as “cord”) tosecurely fasten two pieces of fabric together or fabric to an object.Each end of the cord is attached to a paper-backed self adhesive or heatfusible tape. Fabric becomes firmly attached to another piece of fabricor other object when the user firmly attaches the tape located at oneend of the cord to the fabric and the tape located at the other end ofthe cord to the other piece of fabric or object.

In another embodiment, the fabric can be attached to another piece offabric or object by use of a single piece of paper-backed self adhesivetape that is attached to a string, cord, metal wire or chain, plasticstring chain, rope or other similar material (collectively referred toas “cord”) that is capable of enveloping or encircling the other pieceof fabric or other object. The cord is attached to the tape by adhesive,tying, twisting or other method to secure the other piece of fabric orobject.

Exemplary applications for embodiments of the disclosed fastenerinvention include, without limitation:

(1) To secure two pieces of fabric on the same garment, including thefollowing non-limiting examples:

-   -   a. To secure the gap that may exists between two preexisting        buttons or other fasteners on the panel of a shirt, skirt, or        dress. Shirts, skirts or dresses that are closed with a row of        stationary buttons, snaps, or other fasteners are unable to        properly fit all shapes and sizes. This can allow the shirt to        gap in the areas between the existing fasteners;    -   b. To secure the top of a shirt at a location different from        existing prefabricated and stationary/fixed (with respect to the        shirt or other garment) buttons. As mentioned above,        conventional garments, including shirts that have been fastened        by a row of stationary buttons, snaps and other fabric        fasteners, are unable to properly fit all shapes and sizes. This        can result in limited options for securing the garment in a        particular location, including for a person who may want the        garment to reveal more or less of their skin. The disclosed        adhesive fabric fastener permits the wearer to customize the        location that the top of the shirt or dress will be closed when        the wearer does not want to close the shirt or dress at the        location of any preexisting button;    -   c. To secure the bottom of a shirt tucked into pants to the        pants to prevent shirt tails from spreading apart or the shirt        from becoming untucked and coming out of the pants;    -   d. To secure a shirt collar to the shirt without the need of        magnets or alterations;    -   e. To temporarily tighten the waist of a shirt by folding the        fabric of the shirt, which thereby slenders the fit of the shirt        and prevents the shirt from appearing baggy; and    -   f. To act as a temporary replacement for a missing prefabricated        button on a garment;

(2) To secure two articles of clothing together, including the followingnon-limiting examples:

-   -   a. To secure a bra strap to a garment to prevent the bra strap        from falling off the shoulder or from peeking out behind the        shoulder straps of the garment;    -   b. To secure a strapless bra to a garment to prevent the        strapless bra from slipping;    -   c. To secure shirt tails and the back of a shirt to a pair of        pants to prevent the shirt from bulding or becoming partly or        fully untucked; and    -   d. To secure a shawl or wrap to a shirt or other garment.

(3) To secure fabric to objects, including the following non-limitingexamples:

-   -   a. To attach a name tag to a garment without the need for pins        that may damage the fabric and without the need for magnets that        may be contraindicated for individuals with certain health        conditions;    -   b. To secure any decorative object to a garment, including        objects traditionally fastened by a pin;    -   c. To secure a tablecloth to a table, to prevent the tablecloth        from slipping off the table or flying away; and    -   d. To secure a table skirt, banner or other ornamentation to a        tablecloth.

Thus, the described novel adhesive fabric fastener provides for a quick,temporary, inexpensive and discreet method to secure two pieces offabric together and to secure objects to fabric without the need for:(1) sewing or cutting, which can be laborious, inconvenient andpermanent; (2) the use of pins or other objects that penetrate and maydamage the fabric; or (3) the use of magnets that can be expensive,contraindicated for individuals suffering from certain healthconditions.

The securement of the fastener to the fabric(s) and/or object(s) can beof a removable nature or a permanent nature.

Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the disclosure willbe, or will become, apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art uponexamination of the following figures and the entire description. It isintended that all such additional systems, methods, features andadvantages be included within this description and this summary, bewithin the scope of the disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side view of a first embodiment for the novel fabricfastener of the current disclosure shown attached to two pieces offabric

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the fabric fastener of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the fabric fastener of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4A is a side view of an alternative embodiment for the fabricfastener in accordance with the disclosure;

FIG. 4B is a side view of another alternative embodiment for the fabricfastener in accordance with the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the fabric fastener as described in FIG.4A;

FIG. 6 is a front/perspective view of a portion of a typical garmentwith gaping present;

FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing the fabric fastener of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the fabric fastener of FIG. 4A;

FIG. 8 is a front/perspective view of the garment of FIG. 6 with thedisclosed fabric fastener placed between two preexisting buttons toprevent gaping between the buttons and at the bottom of the garmentafter the last preexisting button to prevent the bottom of the shirtfrom spreading or gaping apart (the fasteners are represented byrectangles for illustrations purposes and in use would not be seen fromthe front of the garment).

FIG. 9 is a view of a shirt worn open at a location different from thepreexisting button through use of one of the novel disclosed fabricfasteners (the fastener is represented by a rectangle for illustrationpurposes and in use would not be seen from the front of the shirt);

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a button panel where the disclosedadhesive fabric fastener is placed where a preexisting button ismissing;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a shirt where the disclosed adhesivefabric fastener is securing a collar to a shirt;

FIG. 12 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring excess fabric of a shirt (the fastener is represented by adashed rectangle for illustration purposes and in use would not be seenfrom the back of the shirt;

FIG. 13 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring a bra strap to a garment (the fasteners are represented by adashed rectangle for illustration purposes and in use would not be seenfrom the front or back of the garment;

FIG. 14 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring the ends of a shawl or wrap around an individual (the fastenersare represented by a dashed rectangle/square for illustration purposesand in use would not be seen from the front of the shawl);

FIG. 15 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring a shirt in place inside pants, including the shirt tails andthe back of a shirt into a pair of pants (the fasteners are representedby a dashed rectangle for illustration purposes and in use would not beseen from the back of the pants);

FIG. 16 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring a shawl or wrap or other fabric to a dress or shirt (thefasteners are represented by a dashed rectangle/square for illustrationpurposes and in use would not be seen from the front of the shawl);

FIG. 17 is a front view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring a badge or name tag to a garment without the needs for pinsthat may damage fabric (the fasteners are represented by a dashedrectangle/square for illustration purposes and in use would not be seenfrom the front of the shirt/badge);

FIG. 18 is a front view of the adhesive fabric fastener securing anydecorative object to a garment, including objects traditionally fastenedby a pin with the fastener hidden behind the decorative object;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring a tablecloth to a table to prevent slipping or fly-away (thefasteners are represented by a dashed rectangle/square for illustrationpurposes and in use would not be seen);

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenersecuring a table skirt to a covered table (the fasteners are representedby dashed or undashed rectangle/squares for illustration purposes and inuse would not be seen); and

FIG. 21A, FIG. 21B and FIG. 21C are front views of the disclosedadhesive fabric fastener showing several versions of strapless brasbeing fastened to a garment (the fasteners are represented by arectangles for illustration purposes and in use would not be seen fromthe front of the garment).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The various embodiments can be better understood with reference to thefollowing drawings and description. The components in the figures arenot necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed uponillustrating the principles of the embodiment. Moreover, in the figures,like reference numerals, if provided, designate corresponding partsthroughout the different views.

FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment for the fabric fastener shownattached to two pieces of fabric, with only portions of the fabricsshown. The paper-backed self adhesive or heat fusible tape attaches tothe garment. Firmly attached to the tape by either pronged cap oradhesive is a snap stud or corresponding snap socket. It is to beunderstood that various adhesive materials and/or processes may beemployed to attach the snap button to the adhesive tape. The combinationof the snap stud with the snap socket is used to secure two pieces offabric together or an object to fabric.

FIG. 2 illustrates the fabric fastener as described in FIG. 1 depictingthe components of the snap button attached to the adhesive tape by anadhesive.

FIG. 3 illustrates the fabric fastener as described in FIG. 1 depictingthe components of snap button attached to the adhesive tape by a prongedcap.

FIG. 4 illustrates an alternative embodiment for the fabric fastenershown attached to fabric, with only portions of the fabric(s) shown. InFigure v.1 the fabric fastener uses a string, cord, metal chain, plasticchain, rope or other similar material ((collectively referred to as“cord”) that is firmly attached at each end to a paper-backed selfadhesive or heat fusible fabric tape to secure two pieces of fabrictogether or fabric to an object. In Figure v.2 a single piece ofpaper-backed self adhesive tape that is attached to a string, cord,metal wire or chain, plastic chain, or other similar material(collectively referred to as “cord”) is used that is capable ofenveloping or encircling the other piece of fabric or other object. Thecord is attached to the tape by adhesive, tying or other twisting.

In another modification or embodiment, the fabric can be attached toanother piece of fabric or other object by use of a single piece ofpaper-backed self adhesive tape that is attached to a string, cord,metal wire or chain, plastic chain, rope or other similar material(collectively referred to as “cord”) that is capable of enveloping orencircling the other piece of fabric or other object. The cord isattached to the tape by adhesive, tying or other twisting.

FIG. 5 illustrates the fabric fastener as described in FIG. 4 depictingthe string, cord, metal chain, plastic chain, rope or other link firmlyattached at each end to a paper-backed self adhesive or heat fusiblefabric tape.

FIG. 6 illustrates a typical garment with gaping present betweenprefabricated buttons and gaping existing after the last button.

FIG. 7 illustrates the fabric fastener described in FIG. 1 (top) andFIG. 4 (bottom) depicting the placement of the adhesive fabric fastenerbetween two existing buttons on a garment thereby securing a first panelto a second panel of a garment's button panel (e.g., the buttons of ashirt, skirt or dress) in a manner that is not visible from a front viewof the garment, particularly when the garment is worn by the wearer.

FIG. 8 illustrates the garment, as described in FIG. 6 , after one ofthe disclosed adhesive fabric fasteners is placed between twopreexisting buttons to prevent gaping between the buttons and at thebottom of the garment after the last preexisting button to prevent thebottom of the shirt from spreading or gaping apart.

FIG. 9 illustrates a shirt worn open at a location different from thepreexisting button through use of one of the above described fabricfastener embodiments to permit the wearer to customize the location thatthe top of the shirt will be closed when the wearer does not want toclose the shirt at the location of either preexisting button.

FIG. 10 illustrates a button panel where one of the disclosed adhesivefabric fasteners is placed where a preexisting button is missing.

FIG. 11 illustrates a shirt where one of the disclosed adhesive fabricfasteners is securing a collar to a shirt.

FIG. 12 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring excess fabric of a shirt to temporarily tighten the garmentthereby avoiding a baggy appearance.

FIG. 13 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring a bra strap to a garment.

FIG. 14 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring the ends of a shawl or wrap around an individual.

FIG. 15 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring a shirt in place inside pants, including the shirt tails andthe back of a shirt into a pair of pants.

FIG. 16 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring a shawl or wrap or other fabric to a dress or shirt.

FIG. 17 . Illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring a badge or name tag to a garment without the needs for pinsthat may damage fabric.

FIG. 18 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring any decorative object to a garment, including objectstraditionally fastened by a pin.

FIG. 19 illustrates a plurality of one or more of the disclosed adhesivefabric fasteners securing a tablecloth to a table to prevent slipping orfly-away (i.e. picnic table, etc.).

FIG. 20 illustrates a plurality of one or more of the disclosed adhesivefabric fasteners securing a table skirt to a covered table.

FIG. 21 illustrates one of the disclosed adhesive fabric fastenerssecuring several versions of a strapless bra to a garment.

Certain advantages and applications for the above described novel fabricfastener include, without limitation:

-   -   1. An adhesive fabric fastener comprising: a two-part snap        button, comprising of stud and corresponding socket, comprised        of metal, plastic, wood or other material that are each firmly        attached to a piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heat        fusible tape (hereinafter “tape”). The components of the snap        button are attached to the tape by either an adhesive or pronged        cap. The piece of tape may be of varying widths and lengths. The        user attaches one piece of tape, which is attached to either the        stud or socket, to fabric. The user attaches the other piece of        tape, which is attached to the corresponding stud or socket, to        the other fabric or object. When snapped together, the adhesive        fabric fastener provides a temporary, flexible, discreet and        removable method for securing two pieces of fabric together or        fabric to an object.

In another aspect or embodiment, the adhesive fabric fastener comprisesa string, cord, metal chain, plastic string or chain, rope or othersimilar material (collectively referred to as “cord”) firmly attached ateach end to a piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heat fusible tape.The piece of tape may be of varying widths and lengths to secure twopieces of fabric together or a fabric to an object.

The user attaches one piece of tape, which is attached to one end of thecord, to the fabric. The fabric is attached to the other fabric orobject when the user attaches the other piece of tape, which is attachedto the other end of the cord, to the other fabric or object. Theadhesive fabric fastener provides a temporary, flexible, discreet andremovable method for securing two pieces of fabric together or fabric toan object.

In another aspect or embodiment, the fabric is attached to another pieceof fabric or other object by use of a single piece of paper-backedself-adhesive tape that is attached to a string, cord, metal wire orchain, plastic string or chain, rope or other similar material(collectively referred to as “cord”) that is capable of enveloping orencircling the other piece of fabric or other object to secure thefabric to the other fabric or object. The cord is attached to the tapeby adhesive, tying, twisting or other method to secure the other fabricor object.

-   -   2. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a first panel to        a second panel of a garment's button panel (e.g., the buttons of        a shirt, skirt or dress), including between two preexisting        buttons, snaps or other closure devices or below the lowest        preexisting button, snaps, or other closure devices in a manner        that is not visible from a front view of the garment.    -   3. A fabric fastener as described in 1 and 2 placed between two        preexisting buttons, snaps, or other closure devices to prevent        the shirt from gaping open between the two prefabricated        buttons.    -   4. A fabric fastener as described in 1 and 2 placed between two        preexisting buttons, snaps, or other closure device to permit        the wearer to customize the location that the top of the shirt        will be closed when the wearer does not want to close the shirt        at the location of either preexisting button.    -   5. A fabric fastener as described in 1 and 2 placed below the        lowest prefabricated button, snaps or other closure device to        prevent the bottom of the shirt from spreading or gaping apart.    -   6. A fabric fastener as described in 1 and 2 placed where a        pre-existing button, snap or other closure device is missing to        provide a temporary solution when a button is lost or damaged.    -   7. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a collar to a        shirt.    -   8. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing excess fabric of        a shirt to temporarily tighten the garment thereby avoiding a        baggy appearance.    -   9. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a bra strap to a        garment.    -   10. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a shawl, wrap        or other garment around an individual.    -   11. A fabric fastener as described in 1 that is removable        attached for securing one garment to another garment in a        temporary manner and that is not visible from a front view of        the top garment.    -   12. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a strapless bra        to a garment.    -   13. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a shirt that is        tucked inside of pants to the pants, including the shirt tails        and the back of the shirt to the pants.    -   14. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a shawl, wrap        or other fabric to a dress or shirt.    -   15. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing the fabric to        an object in manner that is not visible from a front view of the        object.    -   16. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a badge or name        tag to a garment without the need for pins that may damage        fabric or magnets that may pose a health risk to certain        individuals.    -   17. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing any decorative        object to a garment, including objects traditionally fastened by        a pin.    -   18. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a tablecloth to        a table to prevent slipping or fly-away.    -   19. A fabric fastener as described in 1 securing a table skirt,        banner or other decorative item to a covered table.

It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments described hereinshould be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for purposes oflimitation. Descriptions of features or aspects within each embodimentshould typically be considered as available for other similar featuresor aspects in other embodiments. While one or more embodiments have beendescribed with reference to the figures, it will be understood by thoseof ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detailsmay be made therein without departing from their spirit and scope.

All components and parts of the described adhesive fabric fastener andtheir locations, attachment or securement mechanisms, fasteningmechanisms, dimensions, values, materials, shapes, etc. discussed aboveor shown in the drawings, if any, are merely by way of example and arenot considered limiting and other component(s) and their locations,attachment or securement mechanisms, fastening mechanisms, dimensions,values, materials, shapes, etc. can be chosen and used and all areconsidered within the scope of the disclosure.

Additionally, the disclosure is not considered limited to the fabrics,garments or objects discussed above and/or shown in the drawings and useof one or more of the disclosed adhesive fabric fasteners with otherfabrics, garments or objects is also considered within the scope of thedisclosure.

Unless feature(s), part(s), component(s), characteristic(s) orfunction(s) described in the specification or shown in the drawings fora claim element, claim step or claim term specifically appear in theclaim with the claim element, claim step or claim term, then theinventor does not consider such feature(s), part(s), component(s),characteristic(s) or function(s) to be included for the claim element,claim step or claim term in the claim when and if the claim element,claim step or claim term is interpreted or construed. Similarly, withrespect to any “means for” elements in the claims, the inventorconsiders such language to require only the minimal amount of features,components, steps, or parts from the specification to achieve thefunction of the “means for” language and not all of the features,components, steps or parts describe in the specification that arerelated to the function of the “means for” language.

The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) thatmay cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become morepronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essentialfeatures or elements of any or all the claims.

While the adhesive fabric fastener has been described and disclosed incertain terms and has disclosed certain embodiments or modifications,persons skilled in the art who have acquainted themselves with thedisclosure, will appreciate that it is not necessarily limited by suchterms, nor to the specific embodiments and modification disclosedherein. Thus, a wide variety of alternatives, suggested by the teachingsherein, can be practiced without departing from the spirit of thedisclosure, and rights to such alternatives are particularly reservedand considered within the scope of the disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. An adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener,comprising: a first portion of a fastening member, the first portionhaving a first back surface, said first portion adapted for securementto a piece of fabric; a second portion of the fastening member, thesecond having a second back surface, said second portion adapted forsecurement to a piece of fabric or an object; a first piece ofpaper-backed self-adhesive or heat fusible tape provided at the firstback surface; and a second piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heatfusible tape provide at the second back surface; wherein in use thefirst portion is non-permanently secured to the piece of fabric by thefirst self-adhesive or heat fusible tape and the second portion isnon-permanently secured to the piece of fabric or the object by thesecond self-adhesive or heat fusible tape and the piece of fabric issecured to the piece of fabric or the object by securing the firstportion to the second portion; wherein securement of the fasteningmember to the piece of fabric or object is achieved without anyalterations or piercing of the fabric or the object.
 2. The adhesivesecured temporary fabric fastener of claim 1 wherein the fasteningmember is a two-part snap button with the first portion comprising astud member and the second portion comprising a socket member forreceipt of the stud member in use.
 3. The adhesive secured temporaryfabric fastener of claim 1 wherein the first portion is a first end of acord and the second portion is a second end of the cord.
 4. The adhesivesecured temporary fabric fastener of claim 1 wherein the piece of fabricis a garment and the object is a decorative object or anidentification/name badge.
 5. The adhesive secured temporary fabricfastener of claim 1 wherein the piece of fabric is a tablecloth and theobject is a table.
 6. The adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener ofclaim 1 wherein the piece of fabric is a table skirt or banner and theobject is a covered table.
 7. The adhesive secured temporary fabricfastener of claim 2 wherein the stud member is secured to the firstself-adhesive or heat fusible tape by a first prong member and thesocket member is secured to the second self-adhesive or heat fusibletape by a second prong member.
 8. The adhesive secured temporary fabricfastener of claim 1 wherein the fastening member is hidden from viewduring use.
 9. An adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener,comprising: a fastening member comprising a cord having a first end anda second end; a first piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heatfusible tape permanently secured to the first end of the cord; and asecond piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heat fusible tapepermanently secured to the second end of the cord; wherein in use thefirst end of the cord is non-permanently secured to the piece of fabricby the first self-adhesive or heat fusible tape and the second end ofthe cord is non-permanently secured to the piece of fabric or the objectby the second self-adhesive or heat fusible tape causing the piece offabric is secured to the piece of fabric or the object.
 10. The adhesivesecured temporary fabric fastener of claim 9 wherein securement of thecord to the piece of fabric or object is achieved without anyalterations or piercing of the fabric or the object.
 11. The adhesivesecured temporary fabric fastener of claim 9 wherein the fasteningmember is hidden from view during use.
 12. An adhesive secured fabrictemporary fastener, comprising: a fastening member comprising a cordhaving a first end and a second end; and a first piece of paper-backedself-adhesive or heat fusible tape permanently secured to the first endof the cord; wherein in use the first end of the cord is non-permanentlysecured to the piece of fabric by the first self-adhesive or heatfusible tape and the second end of the cord is wrapped around the pieceof fabric or the object and then secured to the first self-adhesive orheat fusible tape causing the piece of fabric is secured to the piece offabric or the object.
 13. The adhesive secured fabric temporary fastenerof claim 12 wherein securement of the cord to the piece of fabric orobject is achieved without any alterations or piercing of the fabric orthe object.
 14. The adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener of claim12 wherein the fastening member is hidden from view during use.
 15. Anadhesive secured fabric fastener, comprising: a first section of afastening member, the first section having a first back surface, thefirst section adapted for securement to a first portion of a piece offabric; a second section of the fastening member, the second sectionhaving a second back surface, the second section adapted for securementto a second portion of the piece of fabric; a first piece ofpaper-backed self-adhesive or heat fusible tape provided at the firstback surface; and a second piece of paper-backed self-adhesive or heatfusible tape provide at the second back surface; wherein in use thefirst section is secured to the first portion of the piece of fabric bythe first self-adhesive or the heat fusible tape and the second sectionis secured to the second portion of the piece of fabric by the secondself-adhesive or the heat fusible tape and an area of the piece offabric at or adjacent to the first portion is secured to an area of thepiece of fabric at or adjacent to the second portion by securing thefirst section to the second section; wherein the piece of fabric is abutton down shirt having a plurality of buttons and a plurality ofbutton holes with the buttons spaced apart along a portion of a firstside of the shirt and the button holes spaced apart along a portion of asecond side of the shirt, wherein when the shirt is buttoned the portionof the second side of the shirt overlaps the portion of the first sideof the shirt such that at least some of the buttons and associatedbutton holes are aligned with each other, wherein in buttonedconfiguration for the shirt the first section is secured to the firstside of the shirt between two adjacent buttons and the second section issecured to an internal area of the second side of the shirt between twobutton holes associated with the two adjacent buttons such that thefastening member is hidden from view in use and helps to reduce oreliminate any gap created between the adjacent buttons and associatedtwo button holes.
 16. The adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener ofclaim 15 wherein the fastening member is a two-part snap button with thefirst section comprising a stud member and the second section comprisinga socket member for receipt of the stud member in use.
 17. The adhesivesecured temporary fabric fastener of claim 15 wherein the first sectionis a first end of a cord and the second section is a second end of thecord.
 18. The adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener of claim 15wherein the stud member is secured to the first self-adhesive or theheat fusible tape by a first prong member and the socket member issecured to the second self-adhesive or the heat fusible tape by a secondprong member.
 19. The adhesive secured temporary fabric fastener ofclaim 16 wherein securement of the fastening member to the piece offabric is achieved without any alterations or piercing of the fabric orthe object;